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  • 1
    In: Frontiers in Psychiatry, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 13 ( 2022-6-22)
    Abstract: In patients with congenital blindness (CB), the lack of any visual experience may affect brain development resulting in functional, structural, or even psychological changes. Few studies to date have addressed or focused on the synchronicity of regional brain activity in patients with CB. Our study aimed to investigate regional brain activity in patients with CB in a resting state and try to explain the possible causes and effects of any anomalies. Twenty-three CB patients and 23 healthy control (HC) volunteers agreed to undergo resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans. After the fMRI data were preprocessed, regional homogeneity (ReHo) analysis was conducted to assess the differences in brain activity synchronicity between the two groups. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was used to explore whether the brain areas with statistically significant ReHo differences have diagnostic and identification values for CB. All CB patients were also required to complete the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS) to evaluate their anxiety and depression levels. The results showed that in CB patients mean ReHo values were significantly lower than in HCs in the right orbital part of the middle frontal gyrus (MFGorb), bilateral middle occipital gyrus (MOG), and the right dorsolateral superior frontal gyrus (SFGdl), but significantly higher in the left paracentral lobule (PCL), right insula and bilateral thalamus. The ReHo value of MFGorb showed a negative linear correlation with both the anxiety score and the depression score of the HADS. ROC curve analysis revealed that the mean ReHo values which differed significantly between the groups have excellent diagnostic accuracy for CB (especially in the left PCL and right SFGdl regions). Patients with CB show abnormalities of ReHo values in several specific brain regions, suggesting potential regional structural changes, functional reorganization, or even psychological effects in these patients. FMRI ReHo analysis may find use as an objective method to confirm CB for medical or legal purposes.
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    ISSN: 1664-0640
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2022
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    Frontiers Media SA ; 2023
    In:  Frontiers in Microbiology Vol. 14 ( 2023-9-26)
    In: Frontiers in Microbiology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 14 ( 2023-9-26)
    Abstract: Zoonotic parasites pose significant health risks globally. In the present study, we combined a microfluidic chip with loop-mediated isothermal amplification (on-chip LAMP) to detect five zoonotic parasites: Toxoplasma gondii , Cryptosporidium parvum , Cryptosporidium hominis , Clonorchis sinensis , and Taenia solium . This method enabled the simultaneous parallel analysis of five genetic markers from a maximum of four samples per chip. The on-chip LAMP assay was conducted in a highly automated format via the addition (by pipetting) of each sample in a single operation. The reaction was performed in volumes as low as 5 μL at a temperature of 65°C for 60 min, achieving limits of detection ranging from 10 −2 to 10 −3  pg./μL of recombinant plasmid DNA. All the time-to-positive values were less than 40 min, and almost all the coefficients of variation were less than 10%, even when using limit of detection concentrations for multiple pathogens, indicating robust reproducibility among replicates. The clinical sensitivity and specificity for detecting 135 field samples were 98.08 and 97.59%, respectively, compared with traditional biological methods, indicating good applicability in the detection of field samples. This on-chip LAMP assay allows for low reagent consumption, ease of operation, and multiple analyses of samples and genetic targets, and is applicable for on-site detection and the routine monitoring of multiple zoonotic parasites.
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    ISSN: 1664-302X
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2023
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    In: Frontiers in Oncology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 11 ( 2021-8-5)
    Abstract: The genomic tests such as the MammaPrint and Oncotype DX test are being gradually applied for hormone receptor positive/HER-2 negative (HR+/HER2-) breast cancer patients with up to three positive axillary lymph nodes (ALNs). The first results from RxPONDER trial suggested that Oncotype DX could be applied to patients with 1-2 positive sentinel lymph nodes (SLNs) without axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), which constituted 37.4% of the intent-to-treat population. However, there was no distinctive research on how to apply genomic tests precisely to HR+/HER2- patients with 1-2 positive SLNs without ALND. The purpose was to construct a nomogram using the multi-center retrospective data to predict precisely which HR+/HER2- candidates with 1-2 positive SLNs could be subjected to genomic tests (≤ 3 positive lymph nodes). Methods We conducted a retrospective analysis of 18,600 patients with stage I-III breast cancer patients treated with sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) in Shandong Cancer Hospital, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, and West China Hospital. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis was conducted to identify the independent predictive factors of having ≤ 3 positive nodes among patients with 1-2 positive SLNs. A nomogram was developed based on variables in the final model with p & lt;0.05. Calibration of the nomogram was carried out by internal validation using the bootstrap resampling approach and was displayed using a calibration curve. The discrimination of the model was evaluated using the ROC curve. Results Based on the database of the three institutions, a total of 18,600 breast cancer patients were identified undergoing SLNB between May 2010 and 2020. Among the 1817 HR+/HER2- patients with 1-2 positive SLNs undergoing ALND, 84.2% harbored ≤ 3 totals metastatic ALNs. The multivariate logistic regression analysis identified imaging abnormal nodes (OR=0.197, 95%CI: 0.082-0.472), the number of positive SLNs (OR=0.351, 95%CI: 0.266-0.464), the number of negative SLNs (OR=1.639, 95%CI: 1.465-1.833), pathological tumor stage (OR=0.730, 95%CI: 0.552-0.964), and lympho-vascular invasion (OR=0.287, 95%CI: 0.222-0.398) as independent predictors for the proportion of patients with ≤ 3 total metastatic ALNs (all p & lt;0.05). These five predictors were used to create a predictive nomogram. The AUC value was 0.804 (95%CI: 0.681-0.812, p & lt;0.001). The calibration curve showed a satisfactory fit between the predictive and actual observation based on internal validation with a bootstrap resampling frequency of 1000. Conclusion The nomogram based on the multi-centric database showed a good accuracy and could assist the oncologist in determining precisely which HR+/HER2- candidates with 1-2 positive SLNs without ALND could perform genomic tests. In the era of SLNB and precision medicine, the combined application of genomic tests and SLNB could provide patients with a better strategy of dual de-escalation management, including the de-escalation of both surgery and systemic treatment.
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    ISSN: 2234-943X
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2021
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    In: Frontiers in Medicine, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 9 ( 2022-6-20)
    Abstract: To evaluate demographic and clinical characteristics of a Chinese population with giant cell arteritis using multimodal imaging focusing on ophthalmic examinations. Design Retrospective observational case series. Materials and Methods In the neuro-ophthalmology division of the Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Hospital, Shanghai, we evaluated the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients diagnosed with giant cell arteritis between January 2016 and June 2021. Results of routine ophthalmic examinations including fundus examination, optical coherence tomography, color duplex ultrasonography of ocular and superficial temporal arteries, orbital magnetic resonance imaging, and superficial temporal artery biopsy were evaluated. Results A total of 15 patients (22 eyes; ten male and five female) were evaluated with a mean age of 77.0 ± 8.5 years. Among them, seven had bilateral involvement that occurred simultaneously or sequentially. Twelve patients presented with arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy, two with arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy combined with cilioretinal artery occlusion, and one with cotton-wool spots. In acute stages of optic neuropathy and retinopathy, optical coherence tomography revealed optic disc edema, thickening of the inner retinal nerve fiber layer and ganglion cell layer, and loss of layer structure. In late stages, optical coherence tomography revealed diffuse atrophy of the inner retina. The “halo” sign was observed in 12 patients in the superficial temporal artery ultrasound, and seven out of eight patients who underwent biopsy demonstrated classic giant cell arteritis pathological changes. Most patients having poor visual acuity but ability to perceive light; 10/22 eyes had permanent vision loss. Conclusion Although rare in Asians, giant cell arteritis may be underdiagnosed among elderly Chinese patients presenting with anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Non-invasive superficial temporal artery ultrasound detecting inflammatory thickening of the intima as the “halo” sign combined with routine elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rate and C-reactive protein may be helpful in diagnosing patients with a high probability of having giant cell arteritis.
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    ISSN: 2296-858X
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 5
    In: Frontiers in Pharmacology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 13 ( 2022-9-16)
    Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) is a kind of malignant cancer in women, and it has become the most diagnosed cancer worldwide since 2020. Histone methylation is a common biological epigenetic modification mediating varieties of physiological and pathological processes. Lysine-specific demethylase 1 (LSD1), a first identified histone demethylase, mediates the removal of methyl groups from histones H3K4me1/2 and H3K9me1/2 and plays a crucial role in varieties of cancer progression. It is also specifically amplified in breast cancer and contributes to BC tumorigenesis and drug resistance via both demethylase and non-demethylase manners. This review will provide insight into the overview structure of LSD1, summarize its action mechanisms in BC, describe the therapeutic potential of LSD1 inhibitors in BC, and prospect the current opportunities and challenges of targeting LSD1 for BC therapy.
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    ISSN: 1663-9812
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    Publication Date: 2022
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    Frontiers Media SA ; 2022
    In:  Frontiers in Public Health Vol. 10 ( 2022-9-29)
    In: Frontiers in Public Health, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 10 ( 2022-9-29)
    Abstract: Although associations of physical activity and smoking with mortality have been well-established, the joint impact of physical activity and smoking on premature mortality among elderly hypertensive population was still unclear. This study aimed to assess association of physical activity, smoking, and their interaction with all-cause and cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality risk in elderly hypertensive patients. Methods We included 125,978 Chinese hypertensive patients aged 60–85 years [mean (SD) age, 70.5 (6.9) years] who had records in electronic health information system of Minhang District of Shanghai, China in 2007–2015. Cox regression was used to estimate individual and joint association of smoking and physical activity on all-cause and CVD mortality. Interactions were measured both additively and multiplicatively. Additive interaction was evaluated by relative excess risk due to interaction (RERI), attributable proportion due to interaction (AP) and synergy index (S). Results Among 125,978 elderly hypertensive patients (median age 70.1), 28,250 deaths from all causes and 13,164 deaths from CVD were observed during the follow-up up to 11 years. There was an additive interaction between smoking and physical inactivity [RERI: all-cause 0.19 (95% CI: 0.04–0.34), CVD 0.28 (0.06–0.50); AP: all-cause 0.09 (0.02–0.16), CVD 0.14 (0.04–0.23); S: all-cause 1.21 (1.04–1.42), CVD 1.36 (1.06–1.75)], while the concurrence of both risk factors was associated with more than 2-fold risk of death [hazard ratio (HR): all-cause 2.10 (1.99–2.21), CVD 2.19 (2.02–2.38)] . Conclusion Our study suggested that smoking and physical inactivity together may have amplified association on premature death compared to the sum of their individual associations, highlighting the importance of improving behavioral factors in combination and promoting a comprehensive healthy lifestyle in hypertensive elderly.
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    ISSN: 2296-2565
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    Publication Date: 2022
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    Frontiers Media SA ; 2024
    In:  Frontiers in Environmental Science Vol. 12 ( 2024-4-18)
    In: Frontiers in Environmental Science, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 12 ( 2024-4-18)
    Abstract: Cyanobacteria plays an important role in other ecological processes in paddy soils, particularly in terms of nitrogen input to the ecosystem. Organic fertilizer and biochar are common soil amendment materials used to preserve soil health in agricultural intensification background. However, the consequent increase in soil nutrition may inhibit soil cyanobacteria, therefore decreasing nitrogen fixation and changes other soil processes. To test this hypothesis, we established a 2 × 2 full factorial experiment in a paddy field in South China, which included four treatments: Ctr (control, receiving no organic fertilization or biochar addition), +OF (organic fertilizer application only), +BC (biochar application only), and +Mix (organic fertilizer and biochar applications). The soil cyanobacterial community was analyzed using metagenomics technology, and 14 soil property variables were measured. The results suggested that organic fertilizer was effective in enhancing nutrient levels, leading to a significant increase in extractable and soluble nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. In contrast, biochar application had a stronger effect on total soil carbon, potassium, and soil pH. However, both organic fertilizer and biochar applications induced significant decreases in overall cyanobacterial abundance and species number. Dominant cyanobacterial organisms, particularly the two most abundant genera, Leptolyngbya and Phormidium , experienced a greater decrease compared to others. Canonical correlation analyses and structural equation models indicated that organic fertilizer and biochar applications affected soil cyanobacterial community mainly through soil available nitrogen and pH. In total, the present study highlighted that both organic fertilizer and biochar applications in paddy soils notably change soil physicochemical traits, inhibiting rather than benefiting cyanobacterial microorganisms, especially the dominant ones, and potentially reducing nitrogen input. Our study reveals the impacts of oragnic fertilizer and biochar applications in paddies on soil cyanobacteria and how the consequent changes in soil properties mediate this impact, thereby enhancing our understanding of the responses of different soil microbial groups to soil improvement measures.
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    ISSN: 2296-665X
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    Publication Date: 2024
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    In: Frontiers in Oncology, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 12 ( 2022-9-2)
    Abstract: Breast cancer (BC) is a common malignancy that mainly occurred in women and it has become the most diagnosed cancer annually since 2020. Berberine (BBR), an alkaloid extracted from the Berberidacea family, has been found with broad pharmacological bioactivities including anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, anti-hypertensive, anti-obesity, antidepressant, and anticancer effects. Mounting evidence shows that BBR is a safe and effective agent with good anticancer activity against BC. However, its detailed underlying mechanism in BC treatment remains unclear. Here, we will provide the evidence for BBR in BC therapy and summarize its potential mechanisms. This review briefly introduces the source, metabolism, and biological function of BBR and emphasizes the therapeutic effects of BBR against BC via directly interacting with effector proteins, transcriptional regulatory elements, miRNA, and several BBR-mediated signaling pathways. Moreover, the novel BBR-based therapeutic strategies against BC improve biocompatibility and water solubility, and the efficacies of BBR are also briefly discussed. Finally, the status of BBR in BC treatment and future research directions is also prospected.
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    ISSN: 2234-943X
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2022
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  • 9
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    Frontiers Media SA ; 2021
    In:  Frontiers in Genetics Vol. 12 ( 2021-7-2)
    In: Frontiers in Genetics, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 12 ( 2021-7-2)
    Abstract: The conventional genetic screening for deafness involves 9–20 variants from four genes. This study expands screening to analyze the mutation types and frequency of hereditary deafness genes in Zhejiang, China, and explore the significance of in-depth deafness genetic screening in newborns. Methods This was a multi-centre study conducted in 5,120 newborns from 12 major hospitals in the East-West (including mountains and islands) of Zhejiang Province. Concurrent hearing and genetic screening was performed. For genetic testing, 159 variants of 22 genes were screened, including CDH23 , COL11A1 , DFNA5 , DFNB59 , DSPP , GJB2 , GJB3 , KCNJ10 , MT-RNR1 , MT-TL1 , MT-TS1 , MYO15A , MYO7A , OTOF , PCDH15 , SLC26A4 , SOX10 , TCOF1 , TMC1 , USH1G , WFS1 , and WHRN using next-generation sequencing. Newborns who failed to have genetic mutations or hearing screening were diagnosed audiologically at the age of 6 months. Results A total of 4,893 newborns (95.57%) have passed the initial hearing screening, and 7 (0.14%) have failed in repeated screening. Of these, 446 (8.71%) newborns carried at least one genetic deafness-associated variant. High-risk pathogenic variants were found in 11 newborns (0.21%) (nine homozygotes and two compound heterozygotes), and eight of these infants have passed the hearing screening. The frequency of mutations in GJB2 , GJB3 , SLC26A4 , 12SrRNA , and TMC1 was 5.43%, 0.59%, 1.91%, 0.98%, and 0.02%, respectively. The positive rate of in-depth screening was significantly increased when compared with 20 variants in four genes of traditional testing, wherein GJB2 was increased by 97.2%, SLC26A4 by 21% and MT-RNR1 by 150%. The most common mutation variants were GJB2c.235delC and SLC26A4c.919-2A & gt; G, followed by GJB2c.299_300delAT. Homoplasmic mutation in MT-RNR1 was the most common, including m.1555A & gt; G, m.961T & gt; C, m.1095T & gt; C. All these infants have passed routine hearing screening. The positive rate of MT-RNR1 mutation was significantly higher in newborns with high-risk factors of maternal pregnancy. Conclusion The positive rate of deafness gene mutations in the Zhejiang region is higher than that of the database, mainly in GJB2c.235delC, SLC26A4 c.919-2A & gt; G, and m.1555A & gt; G variants. The expanded genetic screening in the detection rate of diseasecausing variants was significantly improved. It is helpful in identifying high-risk children for follow-up intervention.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    ISSN: 1664-8021
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    Publisher: Frontiers Media SA
    Publication Date: 2021
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    Frontiers Media SA ; 2021
    In:  Frontiers in Genetics Vol. 12 ( 2021-7-5)
    In: Frontiers in Genetics, Frontiers Media SA, Vol. 12 ( 2021-7-5)
    Abstract: Faba bean ( Vicia faba L.) is one of the most widely grown cool season legume crops in the world. Winter faba bean normally has a vernalization requirement, which promotes an earlier flowering and pod setting than unvernalized plants. However, the molecular mechanisms of vernalization in faba bean are largely unknown. Discovering vernalization-related candidate genes is of great importance for faba bean breeding. In this study, the whole transcriptome of faba bean buds was profiled by using next-generation sequencing (NGS) and single-molecule, real-time (SMRT) full-length transcriptome sequencing technology. A total of 29,203 high-quality non-redundant transcripts, 21,098 complete coding sequences (CDS), 1,045 long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs), and 12,939 simple sequence repeats (SSRs) were identified. Furthermore, 4,044 differentially expressed genes (DEGs) were identified through pairwise comparisons. By Gene Ontology (GO) enrichment and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) analysis, these differentially expressed transcripts were found to be enriched in binding and transcription factor activity, electron carrier activity, rhythmic process, and receptor activity. Finally, 50 putative vernalization-related genes that played important roles in the vernalization of faba bean were identified; we also found that the levels of vernalization-responsive transcripts showed significantly higher expression levels in cold-treated buds. The expression of VfSOC1 , one of the candidate genes, was sensitive to vernalization. Ectopic expression of VfSOC1 in Arabidopsis brought earlier flowering. In conclusion, the abundant vernalization-related transcripts identified in this study will provide a basis for future researches on the vernalization and faba bean breeding and established a reference full-length transcriptome for future studies on faba bean.
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    ISSN: 1664-8021
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    Publication Date: 2021
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